1952's version of The Importance Of Being Earnest is regarded by many as the definitive take on the farcical tale of true love and fake names - and after 2002's valiant attempt, chances are it'll stay that way. Written and directed for the screen by Anthony Asquith, the '50s adaptation is famed for Edith Evans's fantastic delivery of the line "A handbag?" in her role as the daunting Lady Bracknell, as well as the blithe romping from her co-stars Michael Redgrave and Michael Denison. Parker's attempt, though not without its good moments (Rupert Everett's Algy arriving in a balloon; Colin Firth's John and Everett suddenly bursting into song) the film suffers from a few too many extraneous moments which detract from the sheer brilliance of Wilde's original work. That said, it's still a great laugh, if only because of the play's undeniable brilliance - and Judi Dench, whose portrayal of a Lady Bracknell with a shadier past than we've seen before is a joy to behold.